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Category: Virginia
Warner to email his decision
According to the Daily Press, Mark Warner intends to email his supporters with his decision on running for Senate tomorrow - just before he leaves to come to Hampton Roads. Shortly after the e-mail goes out, [head of Warner's Forward Together PAC Monica] Dixon said, Warner and his staff will fly to Hampton Roads to … Continue reading Warner to email his decision
Great endorsement for Heretick
Steve Heretick, our fine candidate in the 13th Senate district, received a key endorsement today from the Police Benevolent Association. In awarding their support, the President of the Association, Jason Knorowski said, "We are very pleased to support Steve Heretick for the State Senate. As a City Councilman he has been a loyal and trusted … Continue reading Great endorsement for Heretick
Webb conference call on Petraeus-Croker testimony and dwell time amendment
Senator Jim Webb just completed a conference call on the testimony of General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Also, the call covered the reintroduction of the Senator's "dwell time" amendment. Early on Webb made the point that it was clear that the Petraeus-Crocker testimony was limited - either … Continue reading Webb conference call on Petraeus-Croker testimony and dwell time amendment
Bouchard news
The Virginia Education Association has endorsed Joe Bouchard for delegate in the 83rd House district. From the press release: “I am honored to have the support of teachers from Virginia Beach and all across Virginia in this race,” Bouchard said. “I am committed to making sure that the General Assembly fully funds the Standards of … Continue reading Bouchard news
Mark Warner: just say no
I fully expected we would have heard from former Governor Mark Warner by now. After all, it's been more than a week since Senator John Warner announced his retirement. Perhaps the reason that we have not heard from Mark is that he hasn't made his decision yet. So let me take his silence as an … Continue reading Mark Warner: just say no
News coverage of races
The newspapers are starting to pay more attention to the races - and that's a good thing. Wider exposure for the candidates - especially for free - is important. An article in Thursday's The Progress Index provides a look at the Senate race in the 13th between incumbent Republican Fred Quayle and Democratic challenger Steve … Continue reading News coverage of races
Stall manager goes to work for Miller
The Shad Plank is reporting that Republican Senate candidate Tricia Stall's campaign manager has left her campaign and gone to work for Democratic candidate John Miller. The conservative Murphy helped Stall bring down well-funded 1st District incumbent Sen. Marty Williams, but he says he can't believe Stall would take money from the same PACs that … Continue reading Stall manager goes to work for Miller
Upcoming events
Here's what I know about that is coming up: Sep. 7 - 9 - Hampton Bay Days, Community Row in Downtown Hampton. Hampton and Newport News Democratic Committees will have booths. Sep. 11 - Network Connections event with Gov. Tim Kaine. Details here. Sep. 13 - Del. Lionell Spruill dinner with Senator Jim Webb. Details … Continue reading Upcoming events
Debate roundup: Northam v Rerras, Miller v Giffin
I guess I really shouldn't call Tuesday night's gathering at the Northside Civic League a "debate." Instead, it was a forum in which the four candidates - Ralph Northam, Nick Rerras, Paula Miller and Hank Giffin - took turns answering questions. I don't recall a single instance of a candidate saying, "my opponent believes X … Continue reading Debate roundup: Northam v Rerras, Miller v Giffin
